Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Sometimes I think I was born on the wrong century. Don't get me wrong, I love modernity and the times we live in have lots of perks (can you say smartphone?). However, I do like to pretend from time to time like I'm from another era at least to crack myself up. I mean, I would've been a kick-ass lady-in-waiting, although I hate to wait for anything. And I can totally see myself in Paris at it's literary golden age in the 20s, drinking wine with Ernst and hanging out at bars waiting to be someone's muse. Salvador's for sure. Or maybe Pablo's. And yeah, you guessed it, I loved "Midnight in Paris".

I like this outfit because of the mix of elements. The hat has a nostalgic feeling to it, and mixed with the vest can be sort of Annie Hall-ish. The simple maxi dress is so comfy for summer, is one of those cheap buys that you feel lucky to have thought of. And my poor belt that saves me all the time, perfect for getting the right proportions. Throw in the typical streetmarket bag and wooden wedges, and you have a lifesaver combo. I happen to love it. It's finally Wednesday people, hang in there!

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Honeslty... is it me or it has not been well received? I haven't seen this trend as much as I thought I would have by now, given Dolce & Gabbana's Spring Summer 2012 veggie fever. This collection, which also featured other trends that have hit the streets harder, such as crop tops, cullotes and ladylike dresses, was inspired by a nostalgic and beautiful Sicily of the 50s. There are hardly any clones on the low cost stores, not like other garments that have been massified. And it makes me wonder: do people fear wearing an onion as a fashion statement? Is chili pepper too hot for the street? Who would've thought, I'm not a veggie person, but I sure as hell would want one of these pieces. Let's wait and see if it picks up.

Sunday, May 27, 2012

I'm so late with this post. Such a hectic week, but I think it was worth the wait. I will be focusing on this post and the next on my summer jewels. For today, how to achieve the perfect cinnamon tan. I want to clarify that I'm not in any way promoting sunbathing and that you should always wear the right protection. I know there's a lot of sensitivity with this issue.

Monoi Oil: This is the best advice I can give to anyone. My secret, my must have. I cannot stretch this enough: this product is liquid oil. I love it, there's no summer without it for me. Ok, I'll admit that I have a rather nice skin color, probably the only Sicilian heritage that I got from my ancestors. Thus, I tan easily and it lasts longer than usual. However, since I use this product my skin is not only more hydrated, but my tans are more even, last longer and never peel off. So what is this marvel? It's an oil made fundamentally out of Tahiti's national flower, tiare, and refined coconut oil. It is widely used amongst in the French Polinesia to achieve smooth hair and skin. The original product is found and produced only in this region. I use and recommend buying the real thing, not something blended or from a pharmacy that usually just contains a part of it. There a different types and brands, I've used these two shown below, both are amazing (the one on the left even contains the stem of the flower). I always buy them online HERE with great results: the shipping fee to Spain is 5€ and you get them within a week (just got mine a few weeks ago, can't wait to finally use them both).

Tips: You must ALWAYS wear SPF first. Choose the best type for your skin, and apply evenly. This product is not a sunscreen (they have SPF but trust me, it's nothing). After you've done this, apply the oil over the body parts that you want to treat. I use it everywhere. This is ideal for the legs, which sometimes take longer to tan. Now, the face is a bit more controversial. I use SPF30 for my face (unfortunately, I'm getting older) and sometimes apply a little bit but only because my skin is very dry and I have a darker complexion. If you have extremely sensitive skin or oily complexion, avoid the face. For your hair, you can use it for split ends and dry or damaged manes. I like applying it on wet hair, but it works on dry as well. Monoi oil smells terrific, the perfume to me is so delicious, but if you want another option there is a vanilla scented one. Also, do not get surprised if your product turns solid: the real monoi oil does this when it is exposed to temperatures lower than 20º. It doesn't mean that it has gone bad, it will go back to oil once the temperature rises. Finally, use very little, it goes a long way.

Friday, May 25, 2012

I have a lot of affection for this parrot pendant, so be warned that I will probably bore you to death by wearing it on many looks. It was a gift from my Cookie, a dear friend that abandoned me to go be a trophy wife. ¡Oh, the nerve! jaja, just kidding, the bi-atch has the perfect life now and although I miss her terribly, I'm happy for everything (sort of). What inspired her to get me this precise shape? Well, one of my many nicknames is Parrot. It all came from an episode of Modern Family, a popular TV show, in which Sofia Vergara's character is mistaken for a parrot by a neighbor because of her loud, high-pitched voice. Yup, you guessed it, the correlation was immediate. It didn't help that I used to purposely make macaw and rooster noises to call my friends when it was crowded or to reply with happiness over good news. What's scarier is that in a recent trip to Guatemala, I was amongst a bunch of macaws and they would eerily respond to my voice. Be afraid.

Back to my look. I love putting stuff on my head. One of the many shapes I love to give scarves is of bandeau or turban. Great for bad hair days. These pictures were taken a while ago, on a comfy day, and nothing screams relaxation more than my beloved shorts. To me these ones are specially cute since their purposely showing pockets are sort of lace or crochet. Stupid me didn't get a closer pic to appreciate the details . Next time, promise. Have a great weekend!

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

I have only child syndrome. Funny, since I'm the first of four siblings. My parents are not to blame, it's all my doing. It's all mine, actually. Mine, mine, mine. MY mom, MY dad, MY house, MY barbie, MY world. It's funny how I sometimes talk my sisters as if they're not a part of it: "where's MY mom?". I didn't notice this until late in the game, a few coworkers would point it out as a funny thing. Trust me, no one messed with MY stapler. Also, I'm a walking monologue. I love to monopolize, the world's one and only belly button. Monologue, mine, MY mom. This random thought came to me thinking of how much I adore this jumpsuit. Mono, one, mine. And YES, in case you're wondering, I'm having the silliest day, almost sugar high (God bless candy). I'm sorry. How do you like MY jumpsuit?

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

What a great concert. I will take many wonderful memories from it. Babaloo and I could not have been happier - a few cocktails pre-show to battle the cold weather maybe helped a little bit - and we just had a blast. I was so scared it would get canceled since I'd been talking about Murphy's law all weekend, and the crappy rain made me shiver for a while. Moreover, it also made me change my planning towards my outfit, of course, even though I was thinking of defying it and go barelegged. But hey, you can never go wrong with wellies on a concert, as Kate Moss has taught us in the past.

BTW, I have a MAJOR crush on Guy Berryman, the band's bassist. Guy, if you ever by some chance or miracle read my blog, please know this: I want to be your love slave.

Saturday, May 19, 2012

It's depressing to look at pre-fall collections when summer hasn't even started yet. But given this weekend's crappy weather, I'd rather do it on a day like this. What do you know, it makes me even look forward to it, just a little bit. Because it is a nice effort. Fall for H&M will be opulent, sophisticated and urban. More is more. Predominant colors: besides the eternal black and grey, the stars will be forest green, wine/burgundy and deep blue.

And my worst nightmare. I usually hate green (except for khaki). And yes, forest green is trending and can be seen in several outfits. The total look on the right with a stunning leather jacket. Tropical and vegetable prints like on the left will still be present this fall. Will I ever change my mind?

Accesories, as always, are a big part of this collection. I will definetely be hunting all over stores for one of those caps. The green bag has a Celine-shape feeling. Despite my dislike for green, I like the shoes. How about you, is there something you look forward to wearing?